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BEVERLY EAVES PERDUE
GOVERNOR
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
20301 MAIL SERVICE CENTER • RALEIGH, NC 27699-0301
January 20, 2009
Contact: Chris Mackey
Office: (919) 733-5612
GOVERNOR PERDUE DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY
Perdue Makes Declaration as Precautionary Measure,
Urges Caution for Those Who Must Drive
RALEIGH – Governor Bev Perdue has declared a state of emergency for North Carolina due to
the winter storm impacting most of the state. The declaration, made as a precautionary measure,
enables the governor to deploy extra resources to respond to the storm.
The State Emergency Operations Center was activated this morning to provide support to local
governments and to assess the state’s needs in the coming days.
“The state emergency response team is up and running and we are monitoring this storm
closely,” Governor Perdue said. “The storm’s largest impact this morning is primarily to North
Carolina’s roads, and I urge citizens who do not have to drive to stay at home today.”
The precipitation that has fallen across most of the Tar Heel state is expected to refreeze on
roadways tonight, making for potentially treacherous conditions through tomorrow. The
Department of Transportation is working around the clock to treat and plow roads on a priority
basis.
“Our preparations are working but motorists need to do their part, too,” said Perdue.

BEVERLY EAVES PERDUE
GOVERNOR
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
20301 MAIL SERVICE CENTER • RALEIGH, NC 27699-0301
January 20, 2009
Contact: Chris Mackey
Office: (919) 733-5612
GOVERNOR PERDUE DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY
Perdue Makes Declaration as Precautionary Measure,
Urges Caution for Those Who Must Drive
RALEIGH – Governor Bev Perdue has declared a state of emergency for North Carolina due to
the winter storm impacting most of the state. The declaration, made as a precautionary measure,
enables the governor to deploy extra resources to respond to the storm.
The State Emergency Operations Center was activated this morning to provide support to local
governments and to assess the state’s needs in the coming days.
“The state emergency response team is up and running and we are monitoring this storm
closely,” Governor Perdue said. “The storm’s largest impact this morning is primarily to North
Carolina’s roads, and I urge citizens who do not have to drive to stay at home today.”
The precipitation that has fallen across most of the Tar Heel state is expected to refreeze on
roadways tonight, making for potentially treacherous conditions through tomorrow. The
Department of Transportation is working around the clock to treat and plow roads on a priority
basis.
“Our preparations are working but motorists need to do their part, too,” said Perdue.